Policy Text:
The future handling and storage of organic solvents where it would be a significant drinking water threat in WHPA A, B and IPZ 1 with a vulnerability score of 10 is designated for the purposes of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and is therefore prohibited. The following tables indicate the chemical, quantity and circumstance that are significant in the applicable zones.
In WHPA A and B
Chemical
Quantity
Storage Circumstance
Carbon Tetrachloride
Greater than 25 L
Below or partially below grade
Carbon Tetrachloride
Greater than 250 L
Above Grade
Chloroform
Greater than 250 L
Below or partially below grade
Chloroform
Greater than 2,500 L
Above Grade
Methylene Chloride
(Dichloromethane)
Greater than 250 L
Below or partially below grade
Methylene Chloride
(Dichloromethane)
Greater than 2,500 L
Above Grade
Pentachlorophenol
Greater than 2,500 L
Below or partially below grade
In IPZ1 with a vulnerability score of 10
Chemical
Quantity
Storage Circumstance
Carbon Tetrachloride
Greater than 250 L
Above or below grade
Chloroform
Greater than 2,500 L
Above or below grade
Methylene Chloride
(Dichloromethane)
Greater than 2,500 L
Above or below grade
Pentachlorophenol
Greater than 2,500 L
Above or below grade
Implementer: Risk Management Official - Municipality
Applicable Area: This policy applies to the following areas:
WHPA A, B and IPZ 1 (vulnerability score of 10) - Deloro, Madoc, Peats Point, Point Anne, Tweed, Picton and Ameliasburgh.
Tools: Prohibition pursuant to Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List G)
Effective Date: When the Plan takes effect.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The risk management official shall submit a report by February 1st of each year to the Quinte Source Protection Authority summarizing the mandatory requirements for the previous calendar year, as specified in Section 65 of Ontario Regulation 287/07 under the Clean Water Act, 2006.